After last week’s disappointing loss, there was nothing better than being back in the Bankwest Stadium stands cheering on an Eels win. Given some of the unnecessary rubbish played out in the media, achieving that victory over the Tigers…
Whisky Musings – Round 11: Sometimes Getting The Job Done Is Enough
Round 11 Drink Of Choice – Starward Nova Even if you are working a dream job inevitably there will be a stretch where everything conspires to impose a seemingly infinitesimal amount of drudgery upon your weary shoulders. No matter…
The Monday Grind – Midseason Review
With 10 rounds of the 2020 NRL logged into the record books we have arrived at the midway point of a season that will go down in history for a variety of reasons. The Parramatta Eels have been overwhelmingly outstanding…
From The Stands – The Importance Of The Bounce Back
I hate losing to Manly, I really do. But unlike last week, this post isn’t about my hates or grievances, it’s about our team. Attitude is everything. If I looked hard enough I could find some positives from this loss,…
Whisky Musings – Round 10: Stuck In The Mud; Eels Bog Down For The First Time In 2020
Round 10 Drink Of Choice – Fireball Hot Chocolate They slipped and they spluttered last week against the Newcastle Knights but a steely resolve in defence carried the day. This week we found out what happens when the Blue…
From The Stands – Credit Is Due!
“A champion team will always beat a team of champions.” Over the past few weeks, I have sat back and listened to all the experts as they desperately find ways to discredit the Eels superb start to the season. From the Stands…
The Tip Sheet – Round 9 Review
The Eels delivered a performance in Round 9 that was equal parts defensive clinic and offensive horror show – putting the adage that defence wins championships firmly in the spotlight. Sixties and Forty20 dive into the post-game analysis on that…
Whisky Musings – Round 9: Junkyard Dogs Fighting Over Scraps; Vicious Defence Carries Ugly Eels To Victory
Round 9 Drink Of Choice – Lagavulin Single Malt 16YO Sometimes you don’t need to sugar-coat a result. Sometimes a game is so offensively awful or so irredeemably ugly that you just need to let it all air out and…
The Spotlight – Stefano’s JETS Star Pathway To An Eels Debut
On Sunday, Stefano Utoikamanu becomes Eels player number 807. As with many young debutants, few punters have had the opportunity to watch him live, and only some of his journey has been told. TCT has covered his past footballing…
The Spotlight – Junior Paulo: Beauty In The Eyes Of Eels Beholders
Strength without agility is a mere mass.” Fernando Pessoa What an imposing football sight is the Eels’ Junior Paulo! Opponents know that any collision will be an unpleasant encounter. Defenders who try to wrap their arms around him and wrestle…